Morgan's Rock

We have become fans of Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) all over the world, and this property met the very high standards. This truly is an Eco-lodge (opened in 2004), with great adherence to blending into the environment. We stayed in one of the lower-level rooms with ocean views (#5). There were 50 steps to get to it including crossing a suspension bridge. Fortunately, staff was ready and willing to transport our luggage. In fact, staff on property was abundant and always ready to help in any way requested. All we needed to do was text to a single number on WhatsApp. The Wi-fi was strong and available all over the property. Our room, like all rooms, had a unique cooling system over the bed that kept us very comfortable at night. The open air (but screened) walls and fans maximized the “in nature” feeling, while the location of each room allowed for complete privacy. The bed was very comfortable and the shower and towels were top notch. The restaurant food was plentiful and delicious, and priced at comparable U.S. standards. For breakfast there were a variety of options, and for dinner there were typically four first course options, four entrees, and several desserts—each different each night. We only did one tour—the sloth and monkey tour—a combo of walking and riding—and we saw everything we expected to see. No one ever gave any indication of expecting a tip, but everyone was most grateful to receive them. We were there in September, typically the rainy season, but in never rained. There wasn’t a sole on the fantastic beach and we could walk for a mile and only see staff, who was ready to help with kayaks, cocktails, etc. Entrance and exit to the property is beyond a manned gate and a 5 km dirt road, but was very passable for our vehicle. This is a very unique, but very enjoyable property, with great accommodations, food, activities, and staff We would especially recommend it for honeymooners.

We LOVED our experience at Morgan's Rock! We flew into Managua and had no issues or concerns with driving there. We went with our 5 and 7 year old for 3 nights and loved the location, the rooms, the beach, the food and the staff. We were pleasantly surprised with a free room upgrade upon arrival, and the ocean views of Morgan's Rock from our villa were stunning! We awakened to the sounds of birds and the ocean every day. Even though the suites are open air, the air conditioning over the bed and the fans worked very well to keep us cool at night. The rooms are immaculately clean, and the staff paid close attention to details such as putting an ice chest in our rooms along with providing clean drinking water each day. The kids had a wonderful time in the pool at our suite in addition to the beautiful main pool. We also saw the most unpolluted, clear views of the Milky Way that I've ever seen! The grounds are stunningly beautiful, and we enjoyed walking across the long swinging bridge to go to breakfast each morning along with exploring the beautiful, unspoiled beach. The water can be a bit rough at times, but we were able to swim there in the afternoons when it was a bit calmer and catch waves with our kids (floaties advised for young swimmers!). We did not use the kayaks as the water was a bit too rough for that for our taste. All of the staff were so pleasant, and we enjoyed talking to them and learning more about Nicaragua. We participated in the jungle trek and got to see the 3 different types of monkeys (Howler, spider and white-faced monkeys) along with a sloth. We learned about different insects and plants as well and really enjoyed our trek. We wanted to see the sea turtles laying eggs but were not able to do that. Morgan's Rock is dedicated to conservation and did have a collection of sea turtle nests on the beach. If they hatch during the time that guests are there, they advise the guests to head down to the beach and watch. However, none of the turtles sadly hatched during our stay. Meals outside of the included breakfast were a bit pricey but were delicious. There are really no other restaurants anywhere near the resort so I would just recommend budgeting or doing a meal plan while you are there. The restaurant is in a beautiful location to watch the sunset. We truly enjoyed our visit to one of the most beautiful resorts I've ever had the privilege of visiting, and I can't highly recommend it enough! The only guests that would struggle are those who aren't comfortable with going up and down flights of stairs, especially with substantial heat. You will be sweating by the time you get to your room, but the views and experience are completely worth it as long as you're physical able to get up and down the stairs!

Just wow... After seven weeks on the road backpacking with my wife through Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, I decided we deserved a treat, so we splashed out on a night at Morgan's Rock. We weren't disappointed. In fact, this was even better than the experience promised on the webpage. The rooms are sumptuous, partially open to the elements, as the main "walls" are mosquito nets: which means the wind whisks through to cool you at night. During the daytime, when temperatures can be hotter, there is a cooling cradle over the double bed which blows cold air down. There is also a covered day bed on the balcony, which, as with the room offers superb views of the bay, where there is a private beach: the beach is so extensive that it takes a good 30 minutes to walk from one end to the other. There's a great pool, impeccably manicured grounds and the piece de resistance might be the 100m walkway which takes you through the tree canopy on the way to your room. We had dinner here, which was excellent, and the staff were all charming. As a working tour operator, I have visited many hotels at the swankier end of the spectrum where staff can be snooty and disinterested (especially when you turn up slightly dishevelled and with a couple of rucksacks instead of Louis Vuitton suitcases!): here they were genuinely friendly and helpful.

The coolest place to experience the Nicaraguan Pacific coast! Accommodations, food, & service were all absolutely fantastic. The staff was incredible - friendly, knowledgeable, and always super helpful. Highly recommend!

Our group of 10 (two families) absolutely loved our stay at Morgan’s Rock! The rooms were beautiful, clean, and had the most incredible views. The entire property is stunning, and there was so much to do…kayaking, relaxing at the beach, watching monkeys, and the farm experience were all favorites. The staff made the trip even better. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. A huge thank you to Juan Carlos, the Operations Manager, who went above and beyond to make sure our group was taken care of, and to Luis, who made our excursions and farm tour so much fun with all of his knowledge. This was easily one of our favorite places we’ve stayed in Nicaragua. We left with amazing memories and already can’t wait to come back!